Uma B. Deshmukh1, Asha Hanamshetty2
ABSTRACT: 20 yr old primigravida with postdated pregnancy taken for cesarean section with an indication of failure to progress. Uneventful surgery post operatively developed skin sloughing, gangrene and necrosis. Biopsy yielded the diagnosis of tuberculosis. Primary tuberculosis in lung and abdomen was ruled out. Wound started healing after anti tubercular treatment.